System: I Can Open Martial Arts Chests-Chapter 51: Seizing the Root of His Qi, Denying Its Release

Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Seizing the Root of His Qi, Denying Its Release

Water has its source, and energy its root.

Strength cannot arise without a foundation; the simplest explanation is that strength comes from the ground.

With feet firmly planted, supported from below, one can exert a force of immense strength.

If like a floating duckweed in the air, with nothing to rely on, and without exceptional lightweight technique, one cannot exert mountain-splitting strength.

Cheng Sihai needed to swing the knife to unleash its power.

However, Chu Qing had already seized his wrist just before he swung the knife, in the instant of assuming the stance.

This is called ’choking its energy root, not allowing it to erupt,’ even if the Yue Mountain Technique could exert great force, it could not display its true power at this moment.

Cheng Sihai’s eyes widened in anger, hair like frenzied.

He naturally understood the reasoning behind Chu Qing’s move, but also knew it was temporary.

He only needed to regroup, circulate his inner breath, and with the force accumulated from the Yue Mountain Technique, this person wouldn’t be able to suppress him for long...

But just then, there was a muffled thud behind him.

He had already crashed into a tree!

At this moment, there was nowhere to retreat, and this collision stirred up the inner strength he had accumulated, adding further turbulence.

Though it was only a brief moment, it was enough for Chu Qing!

A flash of purple light gleamed in his eyes, and a creaking sound came from Cheng Sihai’s chest.

The long sword had pierced the armor, penetrating Cheng Sihai’s chest at a steady pace!

"Ah!!!!"

A shrill scream erupted from Cheng Sihai’s mouth.

This moment was like a cruel punishment.

He could distinctly feel the sword piercing through the treasure robe, inching towards his heart.

Pain was a minor matter; the fear of impending death was even more chilling.

He had already gathered his inner breath, gradually gaining the upper hand in the struggle.

But faced with this spreading agony and terror, his force gathered and dispersed, dispersed and gathered!

Finally, he could no longer sustain it, involuntarily cried out:

"Stop... stop..."

As soon as he spoke, life and death were decided.

With courage broken, his inner breath dissipated like flowing water, and with a splutter, the sword of Chu Qing finally entirely penetrated Cheng Sihai’s chest.

Silencing his unfinished words between his lips and teeth.

His eyes fixated on Chu Qing, only to see Chu Qing lift his foot onto his belly, and with a exertion, the long sword withdrew from his chest.

As the long sword turned and slashed, a head rolled off.

[Commission Completed!]

[Successfully assassinated Cheng Sihai, obtained ’Random Martial Arts Treasure Chest’.]

Gurgling, the head rolled to the feet of someone.

Chu Qing turned his head and saw without surprise Chu Tian.

Chu Tian squatted down, picked up Cheng Sihai’s head, looked at his wide open eyes and lingering fear on his face, and couldn’t help but be mute:

"Cheng Gang Leader was quite a character, yet he showed such an expression."

Chu Qing flicked the blood off the Profound Nether Sword and sheathed it:

"In the face of life and death, how many can truly remain unchanged?"

"That is true."

Chu Tian nodded, acknowledging Chu Qing’s words.

However, when he looked at Chu Qing again, there was a hint of complexity in his eyes.

Though he had agreed with Chu Qing and trusted his capability to kill Cheng Sihai...

It wasn’t just because of that one strike that killed Xin Youhen, more importantly, Chu Qing was his brother.

If he said he could kill, then he could!

Yet, trusting and acknowledging was fine.

Ultimately, there was worry... thus, after dealing with Wu Sun, he hurried over to Chu Qing’s side.

The whole process didn’t waste much time, typically speaking, even someone like Wu Ganqi Chu Yunfei wouldn’t be able to kill Cheng Sihai within that time frame.

Therefore, when he came over, he was still thinking, Chu Qing promised him, when there’s no one they could team up.

The thought of brothers fighting together slightly excited Chu Tian.

The result... still came a step late.

When he arrived, he saw Chu Qing had already decapitated Cheng Sihai.

How long had it been?

A veteran of the martial world for decades, now dead at the hands of his younger brother?

Indeed, he had changed.

No longer the child running around everywhere behind him, happy for half a day with a string of candied haws.

"Brother, deal with the body, he’s wearing a treasure robe, shouldn’t be ordinary.

"But I pierced it, see if you can help repair it.

"There’s much to do here tonight, I won’t linger longer."

Chu Qing’s voice rang in his ears.

Chu Tian nodded and asked:

"Is there anything else you need? Just say it, I’ll prepare it all for you."

Chu Qing was tempted but still shook his head:

"Forget it, let’s not do too much, so as not to leave traces."

Just as he said this, they heard approaching footsteps.

Chu Qing looked towards the source of the sound and whispered to Chu Tian:

"I’m leaving first."

Chu Tian nodded and saw Chu Qing’s figure flicker and disappear into the darkness.

A moment later, Wu Qianhuan approached with a sword, and called from afar:

"Is that Brother Chu Tian in front?"

"It’s me."

Chu Tian replied:

"Miss, come over here."

Wu Qianhuan immediately came forward, and at one glance saw Chu Tian holding Cheng Sihai’s head, couldn’t help but draw a cold breath:

"No wonder you didn’t let my father come over, turns out Brother Chu’s martial arts have reached such a level.

"Can easily slay Cheng Sihai."

Chu Tian smiled:

"It wasn’t me who killed him."

"Then who? Did you get someone to help?"

"Yes."

Chu Tian nodded, his eyes turning:

"You probably know him... He is the newly famous assassin Night Emperor."

Wu Qianhuan’s grip on the sword tightened slightly:

"Where is he?"

She said as she moved to search.

"He left long ago."

Chu Tian said:

"After helping me kill Cheng Sihai, he left directly.

"These assassins are always cold; once the kill is done, they leave without a trace."

"...Oh."

Wu Qianhuan contemplated watching Chu Tian drag Cheng Sihai’s corpse towards the Liu Family, momentarily at a loss for words.

After some hesitation, she couldn’t help but ask:

"Brother Chu, do you think that Night Emperor, does he... does he look like..."

Just as she spoke, they heard someone shouting loudly:

"Brother! Sister-in-law! Is that you?" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Chu Fan’s voice was loud as a bell, reaching all directions.

Wu Qianhuan’s words were immediately stifled, and Chu Tian looked at her with a smile, then coughed and said:

"It’s us."

Chu Fan immediately came forward, his eyes widening:

"Cheng Sihai? Brother, you’re impressive!"

Chu Tian shook his head but didn’t elaborate, instead asked:

"How’s it going with the Liu Family?"

"Taken care of."

Chu Fan said:

"Just waiting for your instructions."

"Hmm."

Chu Tian nodded:

"In that case, let’s go see this Liu Dafu first."